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The Townhouse in the Heart of Traverse City

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Front Street

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Brownstone on Boardman Ave
Light and airy Livingroom
Full Kitchen Open floorplan
Living room
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4144.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Front Street
  • Place, Traverse City Visitor Center
  • Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

The Townhouse in the Heart of Traverse City

Summary:
Fantastic Traverse City location! This spacious, bright, and charming 2-bedroom townhouse condo is just off the main strip, within walking distance to everything: restaurants, bars, local shops, beaches, kayak and SUP rentals, a movie theater, walking and biking trails, and festival events. The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for preparing meals if you prefer dining in. The condo also includes a laundry area. Enjoy free, secure parking in the private, attached garage, which comfortably fits two smaller cars.

ALL guests must be 25+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Space:
Main Floor- Living room (with TV) dining area, open full kitchen, half bathroom.
Upstairs: The primary bedroom has a King bed, full bathroom, large closet, and TV. The guest room has a Queen Bed and full bathroom attached.
Laundry on 2nd floor.

This townhome is 1,560 square feet.

Guest Access:
Guests have access to an attached garage.
Access to the garage can be a tight turn, and some guests have found it difficult to navigate a larger vehicle into it.

The Neighborhood:
State Street is a main east/west corridor through downtown Traverse City, and you'll be right there.
If you walk south on Boardman Ave, you hit 8th Street and a newly developed area of town called NOBO (North of Boardman Lake)
Breweries, shops, TC Public Library, bike shops with rentals are this way, too.

Getting Around:
For longer stays, all Golden Swan properties, and our lowest pricing, please find us at goldenswanmgt.

Other Things to Note:
Please Note: All guests staying at this property must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This will be verified after booking confirmation.

A damage waiver fee is required by Golden Swan for each stay. For this property, the fee is $69 and provides our guests with accidental damage coverage up to $600. If the amount of damage exceeds this, or if the damage is found to have occurred with malicious intent, Golden Swan retains the right to seek damages beyond that amount.

High chair and pack n play available upon request for an additional fee.

There is a non-refundable credit card processing fee applied to all reservations.

If the reservation is 14 days or longer there will be a required mid-stay clean. This is also available upon request for a shorter length of stay.

Interaction with Guests:
A door code will be sent with check-in instructions prior to arrival!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪India Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪U & I Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Middlecoast Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Townhouse in the Heart of Traverse City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Townhouse in the Heart of Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Townhouse in the Heart of Traverse City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Townhouse in the Heart of Traverse City located?

Located in Downtown Traverse City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TC getaway

Overall our experience was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Clean, great communication and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

We loved being able to walk to everything...shopping, breweries, waterfront, etc. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grider G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great downtown spot in Traverse City

Great setup for our family of 4. Great location to walk to many restaurants and shops as well as the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend

Overall, the property was clean and as described. The location which makes it walkable to all of downtown Traverse City is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lester S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The ratings are sufgicient

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kolby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice space

We were in town for the weekend for a conference, and didn’t get much time at the condo, however, when we were there, it had everything we needed. Everything was clean and functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michigan Cherry Picking

The location was perfect for getting around Traverse City as well as other locales in southwest Michigan. We had a bit of difficulty locating the entry point for the garage, but once we figured it out, getting in and out was no problem. Katy was wonderful and very patient, making sure we got in and settled when I couldn't pull up the email containing the front door code. The townhouse was spacious, light, and comfortable. This was our first time to use VRBO, and my only criticism would be that we were unprepared for the extra costs. Our three day stay cost almost exactly double the quoted cost for the accommodation because of all the fees and taxes. This would be offset a little with a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

shannon n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great townhouse in a great location

We loved our stay! The property managers were friendly and communicative. They sent us all kinds of helpful info before our stay and we had wine and coffee waiting for us upon arrival. The location is fantastic; just a block from the heart of Front Street. Can’t recommend this VRBO enough
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

Second time staying here. Mostly all ok, except the water in the showers needs a regulator. We had to basically take cold showers due to the hot, either being scalding or cold, no matter what you did. Both showers were affected. Also, it is time for new blinds. They were a struggle to raise and lower, and pretty dusty, dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem in the City

Outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect TC Townhome

I loved everything about the property. The garage access was a HUGE bonus. If you have a truck or full size SUV then it will be difficult or impossible to get in there but my mid size car fit fine. I can't wait to stay here over and over again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traverse City townhouse

The property was immaculate and located just one block away from the Main Street. Instructions and communication from property management were excellent and timely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

We traveled to Traverse City as a group of 4 adults (2 married couples) to get away for the weekend. I loved that the condo is just steps away from all the restaurants, coffee shops and bars. We were able to fit our Honda van with a bike rack into the garage with a little effort, but it worked. House was amazing! No need to bring soap or shampoo as both full bathrooms have caddy filled with all you need. Kitchen fairly stocked, thougj bring your own storage bags if you intend to wrap any leftovers
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay

The house was beautiful and so close to the downtown area of Traverse City. The hosts were very welcoming and provided a nice amount of amenities. Highly recommend staying at this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

The property has a garage for your use. They provided all amenities, the place was clean and well appointed. The location is the best one block from downtown shops and restaurants. We will definitely return to this rental.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love The Location

Great location, just at the edge of the downtown area, easy walking to the downtown restaurants, breweries, and stores, and also near other community neighborhoods. Katy is an awesome host, she made everything easy, including a bag of local ground coffee and a bottle of wine from Left Foot Charlie winery. I would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect !

We absolutely loved this property ! We have used VRBO for many years, and this townhouse exceeded our expectations. The location was perfect, the neighborhood was safe, the house was spotlethe hss, and the Communication with ost was
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location!

Great townhouse close to everything, but far enough from the downtown noise. Very spacious and well appointed, and super comfy! We loved the place and the town of Traverse City. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lester S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Comfortable and Convenient

This is an excellent property with an outstanding host who is very responsive and very helpful. We have stayed many times and look forward to future bookings.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

C S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, good location

Great place, just the way it is on the site!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro y Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Home Base for Girls' Weekend

4 of us stayed. It was clean, has a nice layout, and everything you need. It is a short walk to get downtown. Parking is tight, but we fit 2 small SUVs in the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K., Commerce Township, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years Stay

The condo is very nice. It has all the necessities (coffee machine, toaster, towels, etc.) needed. It was very clean. Great location. Just a couple blocks to the center of Front Street. The use of the garage is a plus. We were able to fit two larger (Ford Flex, Chevy Traverse) into the garage. It took several repositionings, but we got them in there. Katy was very communicative and responded promptly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean n cozy

The apartment is very clean at a quiet neighbourhood and it’s within walking distance to downtown Traverse City. Will definitely stay here again for my next visit.😁
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Katy Bertodatto

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Premier Host

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